2023 Colorado Counseling Association Conference

Event Date: 8/23/2023 - 8/25/2023

Event Overview

Please join us for the 2023 Annual Colorado Counseling Association Conference at the Keystone Resort & Conference Center. This event is expected to be the largest conference for counseling students and new, working, and retired professional counselors in Colorado. 

Pre-conference workshops will be offered on August 23rd, followed by a professional conference on August 24th and 25th, 2023.

This conference is much more than an educational opportunity for professional counselors. The 2023 Annual Conference creates a space to professionally develop, connect with others, be encouraged, and rest and reset. 

Professional counselors in Colorado consistently lend their time, passion, and training to provide outstanding mental health services. The 2023 Annual CCA Conference is designed give back to our profession.

    The CCA is proud to invite all mental health professionals to this opportunity of coming together to strengthen advocacy efforts, empower our clinical practice, and advance our profession. Your registration directly benefits the collective resources needed to strengthen the CCA's efforts to promote the identity and interests of professional counselors.

    Call for Proposals

    Call for Proposals

    Proposal Submission

    Non-Members, 3-step process

    You are not required to be a member of the CCA to submit a proposal. However, each presenter must have a profile within the CCA's system.

    1. Review the CCA's guidelines and criteria below.
    2. Prior to submitting your proposal, please have each presenter complete a profile by clicking here.
    3. Once you have completed a profile and reviewed the information below, please submit a proposal by clicking here.
    Members of the CCA

    Review the CCA's guidelines and criteria below. Once completed, please submit a proposal by clicking here.

    Proposal Timeline

    • April 17th, 2023: Announce Call for Proposals;
    • April 17th - June 2nd, 2023: Window for Submissions. Papers will not be accepted earlier than April 17th or after June 2nd, 2023;
    • June 9th, 2023: Speakers Selected;
    • June 19th, 2023: Full Program Released.

    Submission Options

    For the Annual 2023 Conference, only 60 Minute Education Sessions are available.

    Suggested Presentation Topics

    • Child and Adolescent Counseling
    • Counselor Education and Supervision
    • Trauma, Crisis, Suicide, Grief and Loss
    • Couples, Marriage, and Family Counseling
    • Ethics and Legal Issues
    • Military Issues and Veterans
    • Multicultural Diversity, Social Justice and LGBTQ+ issues
    • Private/Clinical Practice (assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning, etc.)
    • Substance Use Disorders Treatment
    • Telemental Health and Related Issues
    • Wellness and Self-Care

    Presentation Information Requested in the Proposal

    Please note: you are not able to "Save Your Progress" in the proposal process.

    • Session Presenter(s) Name
    • Title of Session (Max of 100 characters);
    • Relevant degree(s), license(s), and/or certification(s);
    • Primary Presenter's license information;
    • Primary Session Presenter Qualifications (Max of 500 characters);
    • Session Summary: Used in Conference Mobile Program (Max of 500 characters);
    • Scholarly Summary: A brief academic summary of the content you intend to present on. (Max of 2000 characters);
    • References: A preliminary list of academic/scholarly sources you expect will inform your session;
    • Learning Objectives of Session: Strong objectives answer the question, "Participants in this educational session will be able to..." You are asked to submit a minimum of three objectives, but no more than five.

    Rubric and Scoring Process

    Submitted proposals are blind-reviewed and scored by a minimum of three professional counselors. Presenter names are withheld from the reviewer, while all other information is made available to the reviewers, including any file uploads.

    Proposals are scored using a standardized rubric. Each rubric row is scored on a scale of 1 to 5, with a score of 5 being the highest score one can earn in each row. The score for each row is totaled and submitted as a single score to the Conference Committee for consideration.

    Rubric Rows
    • The proposal is written in a clear, professional style;
    • The rationale for why this topic/presentation is needed is strong and persuasive;
    • Proposal objectives show clear expectations for the participants' learning;
    • The topic/presentation would attract mental health professionals and attendees;
    • The presentation would actively engage those attending the session;
    • The presentation would present sound, useful, new information.

    Keynotes

    Keynotes

    Kim Collins, North Range Behavioral Health CEO

    2023 Annual Conference Keynote Speaker

    Kim Collins has worked in behavioral health for more than 15 years and has been with North Range for 8 years. Most recently, she served as North Range’s Chief Clinical Officer where she provided organization-wide leadership for clinical operations to support the agency’s strategic vision and plan. Before that, Collins was the Administrative Director of North Range's Youth and Family programs and the Crisis Teams.

    Prior to joining the North Range team, Collins was the Director of Clinical Programs at Diversus Health (formerly Aspen Pointe) and the Regional Operations Director at Centennial Mental Health. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Human Development and Family Relations with a minor in Social Work; Masters of Science in Education focused on Community Counseling; and is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Colorado.

    Hotel/Travel/Food

    Hotel/Travel/Food

    Hotel Room Reservation

    The deadline to register for a room under our rate is August 2, 2023.

    The conference will be held at the Keystone Resort on August 24th and 25th, with pre-conference workshops occurring on August 23rd. If you plan to attend the conference only, Check-In opens at 7:30am on August 24th. Please book rooms accordingly.
     
    The CCA has contracted a room rate discount for conference attendees.
     
    • These rates are valid for reservations on August 20th through 28th. Any reservations outside these dates will not be booked at the discounted rate.
    • Rates are dependent upon which room option you choose.
    • Keystone has room available that sleep up to 4-6 people.
    • If you choose something outside the Conference Village area, we suggest budgeting a little extra time for the bus to take you to the conference area.
    • We have been assured by Keystone that they are ADA compliant, including the bus system.
    • If you aren’t sure what would be best for you, they can suggest options to you on the phone. The cancellation policy is that the room can be refunded up to 7 days before check-in.

    Contracted Conference Rates

    • Keystone Lodge- $179/night
    • *Conference Village Studio- $179/night
    • *Conference Village 1 Bedroom- $199/night
    • *Conference Village 2 Bedroom- $289/night
    • Lakeside 1 Bedroom- $199/night
    • Lakeside Studio- $179/night

    *Rooms that have Conference Village in the title are a 5-10 minute walk to the conference area. Keystone has a bus that circulates through the resort and drops you off at the conference area as well.


    Directions to Book a Room

    Please call the group reservation number at 855-332-1601. Please please note, do not call the main office.

    1. Call 855-332-1601
    2. Choose option 1 for Colorado resorts
    3.  Choose option 1 for Keystone reservations
    4. To book your stay, they will need you to provide our room code: BKRCCA23. You may also have them look it up by our dates and conference name (August 23-25, Colorado Counseling Association Annual Conference).

    Keystone can suggest a room to you, or you can choose what you would prefer. They will go through the rates and the cancellation policy with you. You can then select your choice and give them payment over the phone.


    This time of year will be beautiful, and the resort has many activities (both free and paid-- refer to the website link above). It is also close driving distance to Breckenridge, and offers some gorgeous views! This could be a great option to have family or friends join you for a retreat as well.
     
    You can find information on the resort here: https://www.keystoneresort.com/Keystone Resort | Keystone Ski Resort
    On a Keystone Colorado ski vacation discover three unbelievable mountains, tons of outdoor adventures, and amazing lodging and dining.
    www.keystoneresort.com

    Sponsor Fees

    Once your registration is complete, please direct your company logos to conference@coloradocounselingassociation.org

    The Colorado Counseling Association values the contributions made by companies like yours who share the vision and objectives of our members in the counseling profession.

    The CCA Annual Conference is a venue for your company to demonstrate your dedication to helping provide education, products and services to today's counseling professionals and those who are future leaders. Your sponsorship not only provides excellent branding and engagement for your company, but also a place to share your insights, leadership, promote awareness, and showcase your commitment to serving this important industry.

    The CCA has several sponsorship opportunities that meet the size and need of your organization. To promote your company and demonstrate your commitment to the mental health profession through a sponsorship opportunity, begin the registration process below.


    To begin the registration process please select one of the following sponsor fees.

    $10,000.00 Platinum Sponsor: Limit 1 Sponsor, $10,000 Includes premium ad space on main page of app, ad banner space in each session on the app, profile page on app, which can include a logo, description, brochure, video, and web link, recognition as a Platinum sponsor on all signage where general sponsors are acknowledged, one ad panel, verbal recognition by CCA President. complimentary table in exhibit hall, promotional flyer (full page) on each chair in the general assembly, recognition in one conference promotional email with blurb from your company included, two complimentary registrations, post-conference blast email out to members who attended conference, pre-conference thank you tweet and retweet during conference, thank you post on Instagram and Facebook of sponsors, two VIP seats at the Opening Session, powerpoint display of acknowledged sponsors before general session, and any provided brochures will be placed in the handout bag for participants
    No Restrictions
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    $7,000.00 Gold Sponsor: $7,000 Includes ad banner space in each session on the app, profile page on app, which can include a logo, description, brochure, video, and web link, recognition as a Gold sponsor on all signage where general sponsors are acknowledged, recognition on conference page of website, half of one ad panel, verbal recognition by CCA President, complimentary table in exhibit hall, promotional flyer (half page) on each chair in the general assembly, recognition in one conference promotional email with blurb included, one complimentary registration, pre-conference thank you tweet and retweet during conference, thank you post on Instagram and Facebook of sponsors, one VIP seat at the Opening Session, powerpoint display of acknowledged sponsors before general session, any provided brochures will be placed in the handout bag for participants
    No Restrictions
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    $500.00 Breakfast Sponsor- Limit 2 Sponsors (1 Sponsor per Breakfast), $500 Includes sign with your company logo at the entrance to the buffet area before/during breakfast, profile page on app, which can include a logo, description, brochure, video, and web link. recognition on conference page of website, recognition in one conference promotional email, thank you post on Instagram and Facebook of sponsors, powerpoint display of acknowledged sponsors before general session, and any provided brochures will be placed in the handout bag for participants
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    $500.00 Lunch Sponsor- Limit 2 Sponsors (1 Sponsor per Lunch), $500 Includes sign with your company logo at the entrance to the buffet area before/during Lunch, profile page on app, which can include a logo, description, brochure, video, and web link, recognition on conference page of website, recognition in one conference promotional email, thank you post on Instagram and Facebook of sponsors, powerpoint display of acknowledged sponsors before general session, and any provided brochures will be placed in the handout bag for participants
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    $250.00 Advertising Spot Sponsor- $250 Includes profile page on app, which can include a logo, description, brochure, video, and web link, recognition on conference page of website, recognition in one conference promotional email, thank you post on Instagram and Facebook of sponsors, powerpoint display of acknowledged sponsors before general session, and any provided brochures will be placed in the handout bag for participants
    No Restrictions
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    $5,000.00 Keynote- Limit 1 Sponsor, $5,000 Includes ad space on app for keynote session, profile page on app, which can include a logo, description, brochure, video, and web link, recognition as a Keynote sponsor on all signage where session sponsors are acknowledged, recognition on conference page of website, session title will include your company’s name (e.g. “Keynote: Jim Smith, brought to you by Company Name), verbal recognition by Keynote, complimentary table in exhibit hall, promotional flyer (full page) on each chair in the general assembly before the keynote session, recognition in one conference promotional email with blurb included, thank you post on Instagram and Facebook of sponsors, conference tweet thanking you for the keynote session, powerpoint display of acknowledged sponsors before general keynote session- full screen, powerpoint display of acknowledged sponsors before general session, any provided brochures will be placed in the handout bag for participants
    No Restrictions
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    $1,000.00 Wifi Sponsor- Limit 1 Sponsor, $1,000 Includes signs with your company logo and wifi login information, profile page on app, which can include a logo, description, brochure, video, and web link, recognition on conference page of website, recognition in one conference promotional email, thank you post on Instagram and Facebook of sponsors, powerpoint display of acknowledged sponsors before general session, any provided brochures will be placed in the handout bag for participants
    No Restrictions
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    $5,000.00 Silver Sponsor: $5,000 Includes profile page on app, which can include a logo, description, brochure, video, and web link, recognition as a Silver sponsor on all signage where general sponsors are acknowledged, recognition on conference page of website, a third of an ad panel, verbal recognition by CCA President, complimentary table in exhibit hall, promotional flyer (one third page) on each chair in the general assembly, recognition in one conference promotional email, one complimentary registration, pre-conference thank you tweet and retweet during conference, thank you post on Instagram and Facebook of sponsors, one VIP seat at the Opening Session, powerpoint display of acknowledged sponsors before general session, and any provided brochures will be placed in the handout bag for participants
    No Restrictions
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    $3,000.00 Bronze- $3,000 Includes profile page on app, which can include a logo, description, brochure, video, and web link, recognition as a Bronze sponsor on all signage where general sponsors are acknowledged, recognition on conference page of website, a quarter of an ad panel, verbal recognition by CCA President, complimentary table in exhibit hall recognition in one conference promotional email, pre-conference thank you tweet and retweet during conference, thank you post on Instagram and Facebook of sponsors, powerpoint display of acknowledged sponsors before general session, and any provided brochures will be placed in the handout bag for participants
    No Restrictions
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    $1,000.00 Pre-conference Workshop Sponsor- Limit 2 Sponsors, $1,000 Includes ad space on app for workshop session, profile page on app, which can include a logo, description, brochure, video, and web link, recognition as a pre-conference workshop sponsor on all signage where session sponsors are acknowledged, recognition on conference page of website, workshop title will include your company’s name (e.g. “Workshop: Jim Smith, brought to you by Company Name), recognition in one conference promotional email, thank you post on Instagram and Facebook of sponsors, powerpoint display of acknowledged sponsors before general session, any provided brochures will be placed in the handout bag for participants
    No Restrictions
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    $1,000.00 Raffle Prize Sponsor- Limit 3 Sponsors (1 prize per sponsor), $1,000 Includes sign with your company logo next to the raffle prize, profile page on app, which can include a logo, description, brochure, video, and web link, recognition on conference page of website, recognition in one conference promotional email, thank you post on Instagram and Facebook of sponsors, powerpoint display of acknowledged sponsors before general session, and any provided brochures will be placed in the handout bag for participants
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    $1,000.00 Coffee/Tea Station Sponsor- Limit 1 Sponsor, $1,000 Includes sign with your company logo on the coffee/tea station table, profile page on app, which can include a logo, description, brochure, video, and web link, recognition on conference page of website, recognition in one conference promotional email, thank you post on Instagram and Facebook of sponsors, powerpoint display of acknowledged sponsors before general session, and any provided brochures will be placed in the handout bag for participants
    No Restrictions
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    $1,000.00 Breakout Session Sponsor- Limit 1 per Session, $1,000 Includes ad space on app for breakout session, profile page on app, which can include a logo, description, brochure, video, and web link, recognition as a breakout sponsor on all signage where session sponsors are acknowledged, recognition on conference page of website, session title will include your company’s name (e.g. “Breakout: Jim Smith, brought to you by Company Name), recognition in one conference promotional email, thank you post on Instagram and Facebook of sponsors, powerpoint display of acknowledged sponsors before general session, and any provided brochures will be placed in the handout bag for participants
    No Restrictions
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    $500.00 Coloring Wall Sponsor- $500 Includes sign with your company logo on the coloring wall, profile page on app, which can include a logo, description, brochure, video, and web link, recognition on conference page of website, recognition in one conference promotional email, thank you post on Instagram and Facebook of sponsors, powerpoint display of acknowledged sponsors before general session, and any provided brochures will be placed in the handout bag for participants
    No Restrictions
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    Exhibitor Fees

    The Colorado Counseling Association values the contributions made by companies like yours who share the vision and objectives of our members in the counseling profession. The CCA Annual Conference provides reasonably priced branding and engagement opportunities for your company, university, or practice.

    The CCA Annual Conference has limited exhibitor opportunities. To secure a few remaining booths, begin the registration process below.


    Once your registration is complete, please direct your company logos to conference@coloradocounselingassociation.org


    To begin the registration process please select one of the following Exhibitor fees.

    $600.00 Exhibitor Booth: $600 Includes profile page on app, which can include a logo, contact information, description, videos, and web link, recognition on the conference page of the website, table, linens and table skirt, electricity, and wifi, 2 free registrations, and 2 free meals per provided mealtime (breakfast and lunch on 8/24-25/23)
    No Restrictions
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    Registration

    On-Line Registration

    Professional Members: Conference Only, August 24th and 25th, 2023. Early Registration rate is good through May 1st, 2023. (Professional/Affiliate): $349.00 Register

    Counselor Education and Supervision Members: Conference Only, August 24th and 25th, 2023. Early Registration rate is good through May 1st, 2023. (CES): $299.00 Register

    Student and New Professional Members: Conference Only, August 24th and 25th, 2023. Early Registration rate is good through May 1st, 2023. (Student/New Professional): $275.00 Register

    Volunteer: CCA Members Only. The CCA is excited to welcome 30 volunteers for the 2023 Fall Conference. Volunteers may be required to meet prior to the conference. Volunteers should expect to spend five (5) hours at the conference performing duties as assigned. This does not include the pre-conference workshops. Early Registration rate is good through May 1st, 2023. (Volunteer): $150.00 Register

    Retired Members: Conference Only, August 24th and 25th, 2023. Early Registration rate is good through May 1st, 2023. (Retired): $299.00 Register

    Non-Members: Conference Registration + CCA Membership. Conference dates of August 24th and 25th, 2023. Available for those who wish to join the CCA and register for the conference at a discounted rate. Registrants will receive a CCA Professional Membership valued at $90 for only $50, a 44% discount. Early Registration rate is good through May 1st, 2023. (Non-Member + Membership): $399.00 Register

    Non-Members: Conference Only, August 24th and 25th, 2023. Early Registration rate is good through May 1st, 2023. (Non-member): $450.00 Register